b'Creative Writing Beth Bowden Sebastian EmmersonIn HindsightSubmitted for the third-year Playwriting module.Creative WritingSebastian EmmersonThe purpose of this exercise was to keep the audience guessing and not reveal the secret until the final line. I approached this idea by toying with the concept of a supernatural twist, disguised by a seemingly mundane conversation. Interestingly, much of the feedback from my peers revolved around the idea that the supernatural twist could be a metaphor for how some minorities might feel when surrounded by a predominantly white and heteronormative population. This thought had not occurred to me whilst writing the piece for light, comedic purposes, however it is possible that the subconscious metaphor could have crept through due to my own positionality as a minority, and the feeling of not being seen can often be a source of inspiration, whether done consciously or not. I wanted to play a guessing game with the audience, and the title In Hindsight came from the fact that you dont know what the couple are talking about until the last sentence, and the rest of the scene only makes sense because of it. For me, it was also a playful way of thinking about ideas of identity and not being seen.Oscar: Ive just had a great idea.Lucy: Oh, yes?Oscar: We should get a dog after were married. Lucy: Oh, that is a great idea! What kind? Oscar: Any, really. I mean weve already discussed - Lucy: Yes, yes. We dont want children. Wouldnt want to pass on the gene and all that.Oscar: It was your decision, Lucy. Anyway. About that dog.Lucy: Yes, the dog.Oscar: It would have to be intelligent.Lucy: Whys that? I always thought Golden Retrievers were rather nice.Oscar: They are, butLucy: But what?Oscar: How are they for um Lucy: Oh, spit it out, Oscar.Oscar: How are they at hearing? I mean, can they hear well?Lucy: What does it matter if they can hear well or not? Oscar: Well you know itll need to recognise your voice.Lucy: And Im sure it will!63'